In case you haven't heard enough speculation about the Patriots potentially trading for wide receiver AJ Brown, then you're in for a treat because NFL insider Jordan Schultz has another update on the situation that could come together as early as this afternoon.
For much of the past week, there has been a lot of conversation about what the Patriots will send to the Eagles in return, with the most analysts believing it will be nothing less than a future first-round pick, despite the consensus feeling that's a high price tag for an aging player.
The biggest question was whether that pick would be in 2027, which is already considered a highly regarded draft class, or in 2028. According to the latest update from Schultz, the current deal on the table is for the latter, and it should be well-received by Patriots fans who were hesitant to give away high draft capital next year.
That's a way for the Patriots to get the most out of the deal, beyond just adding Brown to the offense, without sacrificing a potentially monumental draft selection next year.
Patriots are set to get AJ Brown for the best deal possible
Although the idea of sending a first-round pick might not be widely appreciated, the Patriots have long needed a receiver like Brown on the team, and that means giving up high draft capital to get a deal done.
They haven't been able to draft or sign that kind of player on their own, so when the opportunity strikes to trade for him, then they have to do what they have to do. For Brown, that means sending the Eagles a first-rounder to get a three-time Pro Bowler and legitimate offensive threat on the roster.
The ends will have to justify the means, especially when that means pairing a talent like Brown with Drake Maye for the immediate and long-term future. That will raise the expectations for the Patriots and their offense even more, particularly after a season that ended in a Super Bowl appearance.
Brown will make a massive difference to what they can accomplish and give them a better chance to replicate the kind of season they had in 2025.
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